Management
Agencies and Union Square Off Over Outsourcing Plans
Feds say they need the flexibility of hiring contractors; AFGE says it’s illegal.
Management
The Remote Government Warehouse Where Confiscated Wildlife Ends Up
The National Wildlife Property Repository stories more than a million products of the illegal wildlife trade.
Oversight
Judge Uses Domino's Pizza to Explain Obamacare Exchanges
Buried in today's ruling in favor of Obamacare subsidies is the perfect way to explain the case to people who aren't riveted by health care policy.
Defense
Border Sheriffs Perplexed by Rick Perry's Plan to Send 1,000 Troops to Stare at Mexico
Why would you spend millions of dollars sending troops to the border who can't actually detain anyone? That's what some Texas sheriffs of border towns are asking.
Nextgov
False Air Force One Crash Reported on Hacked WSJ Facebook Page
The newspaper’s official account described the disappearance of Obama’s plane over Russian airspace.
Pay & Benefits
The Government Can Keep Subsidizing Hill Staff's Obamacare--For Now
Judge throws out a lawsuit against the rule allowing subsidies to continue.
Management
Budget Office Decentralizes Cost-Cutting Contest
Agencies will gather savings ideas themselves, rather than leaving it to OMB.
Defense
FAA Suspends all U.S. Flights to Israel for 24 Hours
The advisory applies only to U.S. carriers.
Route Fifty
Former Mayor’s Name Lingers All Over Boston
When mayors put their stamps on cities, their legacies often remain physically.
Management
Should Teammates Get Equal Pay?
Salary disparities aren't a problem when they're based on performance.
Oversight
Obama's Immigration Choices Will Define the Fate of Both Parties
Republican presidential contenders could face a difficult choice between infuriating primary voters and permanently alienating Hispanic voters.
Oversight
Americans Have Some Awful Ideas About Fixing Congress
Gallup recently asked more than 1,000 Americans "What is the most important thing you would recommend be done to fix Congress?"
Nextgov
IRS Seeks to Destroy More Hard Drives -- The Right Way This Time
Agency is also ‘refreshing employees’ awareness’ of existing policies, documents say.
Oversight
Yes, the Search for the White House Christmas Tree Has Already Begun
Tree growers descend on southwest Michigan this week to choose which farm will provide the White House with its Christmas tree.
Management
A Court Ruling Just Blew A Huge Hole In Obamacare
The D.C. Circuit court upheld a challenge that seeks to eliminate insurance subsidies in 36 states.
Route Fifty
Pensioners in Bankrupt Detroit OK Tough Cuts
CIty retirees will see a 4.5 percent pension cut and lose annual inflation adjustments.
Management
How Spy Agencies Plan to Solve Their Racism Problem
Office of the Director of National Intelligence is promising new programs meant to promote “diversity and tolerance.”
Oversight
Republicans Prep Funding to Keep Government Open Through Election Day
It looks like the fiscal 2015 appropriations process is already dead.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Russian Theory Of The Zombie Plane Crash
Maybe the Dutch are responsible for the MH17 tragedy. But probably not.
Nextgov